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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.46, 447.28 and 207.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.46, 447.28 and 207.34 is: 310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.46 : 447.28 = 207.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.46/447.28 = 207.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.46x = 447.28 × 207.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.46x = 92,739.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,739.04/298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.73

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